Communication is extremely important in families, and members of the family need to be aware of not only what they are saying but how it is said and other non-verbal types of communication.
Communication is much more than what we say, we also much consider how we say it, the tone that we use is more important than what we actually say. Keep in mind that more than half of what you communicate is non-verbal, 14% verbal words, 35% tone, and 51% non-verbal (body language). we also discussed the flow of communication, from a personal thought to a personal feeling, then to an action, make an observation and then back to a personal thought, and the cycle continues. Some very important things to remember when communicating, especially over text message, or e-mail, be clear in what you mean, and take what is said as it is stated. We then discussed how these principles of communication can be used in a family setting, and that meetings with your family where each member feels that they can share their feelings without being mocked, or judged for what they say or feel. Communicating is important in any group, but especially in families.
Why is effective communication so important in families? What are some potential problems if families rely on constant communication through the means of social media and text messaging? I believe that learning how to properly communicate is one of the most important skills we can learn in this life. When we learn how to clearly express ourselves we allow others to better communicate with us. Brother Williams discusses a truth I find especially important, we must seek to communicate not only clear enough to be understood but to not be misunderstood. Why is this so key? How can we develop and maintain the skill of healthy communication?
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